Compared to the glamour and glitz of Broadway’s “Great White Way” in New York City, two Texas venues fall a bit short. Yet, by many standards, they stand equally tall.

State Capital Spate of new laws effective Jan. 1 After the Texas Legislature spent much of 2023 in session, a bevy of new laws go into effect on New Year’s Day, though some have been delayed by lawsuits challenging their constitutionality.

(Editor’s Note: This column is written by a different Littlefield pastor for the Leader-News each week. The columns are published on this page on Wednesdays.) I don’t know what your state of encouragement is at this moment.

State Capital Legal groups sue to stop new immigration law The ink was barely dry on a law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott that makes unauthorized entry into the United States a state crime before a lawsuit was filed by civil rights groups and El Paso County challenging its constitutionality.

We have eyes to see and hearts to serve, yet somehow don’t recognize the importance of both purpose and passion until we see needs up close at life’s intersections. Thankfully, such consciousness— the kind leaving lumps in our throats and guilt in our minds—results when we hear accounts from folks whose lives have changed direction through the pursuit of serving others.

Dear friends, I pray to find you Blessed and in Good Spirit. And may the Lord fill you with the fullness of Christ Jesus our Lord.

Property tax cuts go into effect A total of $18 billion in property tax cuts were approved by more than 80% of voters in the November general election and should be reflected in property tax bills that are due by Jan. 31.

A Note from Lamb County Library…. Our Lamb County Library Advisory Board worked endlessly for the past few months to give our community a great Christmas celebration and they did a FANTASTIC job!!! Christmas is our favorite time of year, and we were all so happy to celebrate it with everyone that came out to our Lighted Parade and Open House.

Legal challenges to amendments appear quashed A half-dozen lawsuits challenging the 13 approved Texas constitutional amendments appear to be dead in the water, The Dallas Morning News reported. The secretary of state’s office last week declared the propositions approved and now a part of the Texas Constitution, while Gov.

I love Christmas for many reasons. I love the music and the anticipation. I love shopping for loved-ones and I love the Christmas cards I receive in the mail from so many wonderful people. Christmas is an amazing time of year… However, this may come as a shock to some, but Christmas is not about parties, white elephant gifts, presents, and sipping hot cocoa with family around a crackling fire.